Follow diligently the Way in your own heart, but make no display of it to the world.

In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart.

Simplicity has no name is free of desires. Being free of desires it is tranquil. And the world will be at peace of it's own accord.

The Way to Heaven has no favorites. It is always with the good man.

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.

Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking.

Therefore the Sage embraces Unity, and is a model for all under Heaven. He is free from self-display, therefore he shines forth; from self-assertion, therefore he is distinguished; from self-glorification, therefore he has merit; from self-exaltation, therefore he rises superior to all. Inasmuch as he does not strive, there is no one in the world who can strive with him.